<p>I really want to go to GU after I graduate high school, which is in 2016. I'm currently taking the hardest classes that I can and am involved in clubs like honor societies and service clubs. I hope to major in Human Science and minor in a modern language. I am volunteering at a hospital with direct contact with patients and etc. My standardized tests haven't been taken yet but I hope to take the ACT soon. I have no hooks, ethnic wise or legacy. What else can I do to increase my chances of being accepted? </p>
<p>Let the admissions office know that Georgetown is your first choice! My daughter stressed over & over again that Georgetown was the only school for her. Her guidance counselor got tired of hearing it, but these schools want a high yield–they want kids that want to be there!</p>
<p>Georgetown does not track demonstrated interest, so telling them that Georgetown is your first choice will not have any impact. Ditto applying early - no admissions preference to it.</p>
<p>The answers to your question aren’t particularly groundbreaking or deep - in fact, they’re rather mundane. They do have the benefit of being true, though:</p>
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<li>Take the hardest classes offered at your school - and excel at them</li>
<li>Take the ACT/SAT and at least three SAT IIs (for Human Science, you’ll want to take Bio and Math IIC; if you want to minor in a language, a language should be one as well) - and excel at them</li>
<li>Find activities - whether at school or outside of it - that you are passionate about - and excel at them</li>
<li>Establish relationships with at least a couple of teachers/counselors, so that they will be able to write a specific, personal letter about you</li>
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<p>@dzleprechaun - Please let me know the process to switch application filing from EA to RD. I had sent a request to switch application to <a href=“mailto:GUApplication@georgetown.edu”>GUApplication@georgetown.edu</a> couple of days back. I am not sure if I need to submit any form for switching.</p>
<p>@Harrisburg Email should be sufficient. You can call the admissions office and ask to confirm that your status has been switched.</p>
<p>Make yourself well-rounded. Well, I’m not sure if you can “make yourself” that way, but, that’s what colleges like to see. While getting high scores (for GU, you’ll want to aim for AT LEAST a 32 ACT in my opinion, but even that’s not safe) and a high gpa (3.8+) is standard, thousands of applicants will have similar high stats. Being in a bunch of clubs is no different from other students either. What you need to show is that you’re different and you’re dedicated to the things you’re passionate about.</p>
<p>FYI, while Georgetown does not openly rank applicant interest in the admissions process, I still feel it’s important. My interviewer was telling me it does have some consideration.</p>
<p>I am just looking for ways to stand out among the thousands who apply. Does anyone know the amount of kids who get in that actually attend?</p>
<p>You can find that on their website. Just google a bit, look up their yield.</p>
<p>Overall yield last year was 46%</p>
<p>GU loves those highly ranked in their HS classes. Nearly 50% of the HS Class of 2011 were ranked #1, #2 or #3 in their classes. This also means that nearly 50% of the class was ranked lower than #3 but if you are at the top of your class it will benefit you as your application is considered. I agree that while GU doesn’t specifically track interest, having contact with your regional Adcon so that they know your name and school may be helpful. It may give you a slight edge if a decision boils down to you or another applicant who is not known to your Adcon.</p>
<p>How do I find my regional Admissions Counselor? Sorry if this may seem like a stupid questions…</p>
<p>Most schools list them on their web site. I haven’t checked the GU website in a few years so I don’t have a current link for them.</p>
<p>@BostonGurl42 Call the admissions office and ask for the name & email of the admissions officer for wherever you attend school.</p>